The 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Is A Multifaceted Sport Truck With Baby Tundra Vibes 

Kicking off Taco Tuesday right with our full review on a brand new Taco 🌮! We also drove a 6-speed MT equipped truck during the driving scene. Toyota says the I-Force MAX hybrid powertrain will be on sale in the Spring of 2024 and we’ll be driving it around the same time.

My favorite RU-vid reviewer here. Always comprehensive and no nonsense. Those rears seats in any small trucks are borderline useless except for kids maybe for emergency short trips. While off topic, all the manufacturers should have a rear seat delete option in their extended cab versions configured with some type of lockable storage.

Wish they had introduced buying directly from the manufacturer for this model. The dealer shenanigans andmarkups are going to be criminal.

They literally make everybody wait to post the video so many popped up at one time I was waiting to see which one to click on nice truck though 😎

My page is full of TRD reviews today. Had to come straight to this channel for the best review 😎

Tacoma used to be a cheap affordable reliable every-mans truck. Now the new ones are rich kid wagons. Old Toyotas are built better anyways.

The way Rob looked at you when you were shifting 😂😂😂😂

I definitely like the transmission with more gears and the dashboard, plus the overall design. Toyota dropped the ball on rear interior space and rear storage, something that is needed for a small truck, because certain things people don’t want to put in the bed.

Traded my 23 Tacoma Off Road in for a 24 Tacoma Sport. HUGE improvement in driveability.

As always, very detailed and well-produced. Looks like your passenger had to hold back the laughter while you drove the manual. Loved it. Sadly, manuals aren’t no longer available for those who like a standard bed size.

Congratulations Toyota! You’ve alienated a life long Tacoma buyer. There was literally nothing wrong with the 2.7ltr 4cyl. Great gas mileage and bulletproof. You can keep your boosted POS!

Thank you for making me feel better. Recently had to spend 5k on repairs to my B4000. Considering what trucks now cost, I will keep my B4000. Only has 60k miles, everything works and gets 20 mpg.

Your shifting 0-60 in the stick cracked me up! Lol Even Rob the Toyota ride along was trying to hide.

As always, great review!😀

The prices are crazy for a plastic riddled little truck. I paid 58k for a basically fully loaded ram 1500 after all discounts. Im averaging 18mpg with a v8 on 35” tires and a lift kit and my family has more rear seat room than a stretched s class mercedes. Toyota will want msrp or above for these which is insane. They also are fiddling with reliability because the powertrains are new.

As a 3rd gen Tacoma owner, I don't think Toyota did enough to beat out the Colorado or Canyon.

Who would of thought that now a Nissan truck would be the most reliable in this segment.V-6 for the win.

Idk how many takes you do. But it's impressive how you can spit out all these stats and everything without messing up

Depending on the Power output numbers (0-60) it might be enough to trade the wrx in for one. In every single metric compared to the past truck, it is better. They did a great job. I wonder how reliable the powertrain is, especially since Lexus already uses it currently in its line up.

It seems like a good truck, but I'm going to stick with my V6. I actually prefer the analog experience. Thanks for the content.

Thank you for the review. The engine looks like a mess, no cover, don't trust the exposed connections.

I wouldn't be surprised if mid-tier models sell for well into the $50k range due to options, accessories and dealer markups for that 1st year (when demand will exceed supply).

As always, great review!

Embargo lifted. You're one of the first I'm going to for the review tho!

I put down a $500 deposit in September to be in line for the new '24 Sport or Off-Road. I'm waiting for the dealership to get their allotment so I can look through what they're getting in. I'm hoping they get the allotment before the year ends, but as of now I've heard nothing.

Between this review and the car care nut review, this is all I need to know everything there is to know about the new taco.

Happy with my pro-4x 💪🏻keeping things basic

Backseats are a deal breaker…so small esp in this day and age

That front air dam would have to go!

Mpg is poor, I thought that was the whole point of switching from V6 to I4. why does Toyota set the bar so low on this metric?

Probably one of the best description of a vehicle on RU-vid. 👍

Super SUPER tired of all the price comments every time a new car/truck comes out. If you haven’t noticed your dollar doesn’t go nearly as far as it used to… $35k a decade ago is around $48k today. Also just a reminder, all of this inflation you’re feeling is because of record corporate profits keeping things high. Pair that with shit pay, it’s just what happens.

Ugh. Toyota messed up on this. I’ve got my 6-speed manual 2021 TRD Off-Road…… folks, look elsewhere… why?…. Because eventually EVERY turbo goes out. Again, EVERY turbo goes out… so not only will you have your truck payment AND whatever it costs for PM, you’d better set at LEAST $2000 aside to replace the turbo when it goes out.

Prices are insane. Probably a 1000 monthly payment for a Tacoma, I’ll pass.

Engine Displacement, cm3 Bore x Stroke, mm Compression ratio Output, PS Torque, Nm RON ECS Market T24A-FTS 2393 87.5 x 99.5 11.0 279 / 6000 430 / 1700-3600 95 D-4ST EEC The I4 is a long stroke engine, or under squared I believe is the term. 87.5 mm of bore to 99.5mm of stroke. This increases low rpm torque and lowers the upper redline to 5500 rpms or so. Where as the 3.5l. The 8GR-FKS is a 3.5 L (3,456 cc) version. Bore and stroke is 94 mm × 83 mm (3.70 in × 3.27 in). The 8GR-FKS includes on-demand Atkinson cycle, engine output is 315 PS (232 kW; 311 hp) at 6,600 rpm and 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm. Is 94mm of bore and 83mm of stroke. The rods are generally lighter in a short stroker. But high RPMs and acceleration is where it shines. Also fuel economy idling is better on the short stroker. Bu torque is in upper RPMs.

I'd love to take the interior and put it in my 2020 lol

Thanks for reviewing the mid trim!! $3000 more for 4x4 is CRAZYYY!

Just got my 2024 TRD Sport on it's way to me today. Dealer should have it by mid March.😊

They really dropped the ball on pricing. Ill keep my paid off 3rd gen. Toyota you sold us out!

The old V6 was a short stroke engine. It is a very reliable engine. It likes high revs, that is where it shines. but the 6 speed auto with the flex converter (which half unlocks and full unlocks) is always shifting locking and unlocking trying to keep the RPM's low for fuel mileage. I find in the hills, I can keep the shifting to a minimum with my foot on the gas peddle, better than the cruise which is too slow to respond.

The old 4.0L V6 was the best engine of previous Tacomas The current 3.5 is the Camry V6, which works for cars, but not for trucks, that need low-end torque It was a cost cutting move, but it worked for Toyota, as sales continued to stay high The hybrid is gonna be the best engine moving forward

The best reviews by far.

Great truck. I think they would sell more of them though if they just made it slightly bigger on the inside. It’s either too small or you have to jump to the giant Tundra.

Why's the TRD badge crooked!?

Discontinuing the V-6 was a serious mistake. I'll keep my gen three Tacoma for a loong time!

Hey sofyan, what is the equipment you use for 0-60 times?

Thanks Sofryan! Great review as always

There’s 2 TRD sport trims coming to a dealer near me and MSRP is 50k for one and 52k for the other.

I really wish they'd stop putting these GIANT screens in these newer vehicles.

Any plans to review the cyber truck?

Will the frame last more than 10 years in the northeast ?

Wondering why the exhaust tip was moved further to the rear, possibly getting damaged more when off-roading.

"we've heard you, we've given you what you wanted. Just don't bitch about the price when you see it"

Need a engine cover for that engine… covers all that cooling lines

Awesome review! Hi! Rob Lamond! Are you always taking the video? He never gives you a chance, to get a word in edgewise huh? lol

Just make the windshield the screen, I swear this screens keep getting bigger

Tacomas don’t have bed liners! The composite bed is the only bed, not a liner. It’s been that way since gen 2.

putting the v6 in front of the 8 speed would have made this tacoma the leader in it's class.

A lot people are complaining that it’s a 4 cylinder most of the trucks in this segment are 4 cylinders only for the frontier

The backseat room is a deal breaker for me

Does this need high test gas?

It’s like they just put a laptop in the dashboard. My ram has a really nice look on it screen it’s built-in.

$42,600 for the Sport trim?!?!?!

Insane truck Sofyan.

I still think personally, most will wait for the IFORCE MAX engine. You buy it for raw power, not for raw efficiency.

that's crazy and a great marketing plan every RU-vid journalist got a different trim level and color of the Tacoma to review , and its all over RU-vid

Frontier and Tacoma now look so similar from a side view

I absolutely despise the blue interior... But I'm very tempted to upgrade. Man, the profile of this truck is striking.

Take a shot every time Sofyan says “missing” for features not equipped on this truck.

I’ll stick with my 16mpg in the 2017 tundra with a v8.

These prices of trucks are getting ridiculous!

If the Dealerships mark these up. With the current interest rates. Payments could reach between $700-$1000 per month. These might be on the lot for a long time.

I really like it but they need to move away from the Tonka truck styling on the inside and try to go cleaner and more modern.

Great review. Manual shifting was disgraceful :)

Great review. Love this truck; even though it has a completely Outdated powertrain. WTF Toyota? Why can't you take advantage of the state-of-the-art Hybrid technology you have for this truck? This truck should and could have a 350HP Hybrid powertrain getting 40mpg.

Welcome to clown world 2024 where we're still talking about things like LED headlights and oh boy 20mpg (!!!!) on a damn near $50k 4 cylinder compact pickup! Coming up next! Base model honda civics for $75k!!!!!!! YESSSS!

Great review as usual👍🏿!

It's painful watching Sofyan on drive a manual 😂

the side panels look warped or appear to be buckeling especially at the front door and tail light!

They need to take about two inches off the front and add it to the bed. Seems like they have room to spare in the engine compartment.

I wish they got rid of the chrome / polished aluminum accents on the wheels.

Great job again ❤

Never understood the 0-60 Metric for Pick Ups. It’s a Truck, Not a Road Racer.

I have a genuine question, yes I know it is very expensive. But, it is technically a fully sized truck compared to what they made back a decade or two ago. Is it worth it if you think about it that way?

I think this will out sell the tundra

Wait, deployable running boards on the Tacoma?

Toyota for the win!!! Sorry haters. 😊

Holy crap. I dont remember the screen in the prototyoe being that big. Thats horrible. America's obsession with 24/7 screens is nauseating.

I got to test drive one to see if I like the new 2.4

Overpriced 😢

Hi Why This model didn’t ship/delivery to Malaysia ?

Good looking truck but that rear seat legroom is a nonstarter for me.

Seriously!! Cost more than $50K!! For pick up Toyota!! Can buy with $25K a 2020 Ford 150!!

You often use the word gradient when you mean grade. Other than that love the videos.

Rear seat air vents may be under the front seats

My Colorado Trail boss with 310 hp and 430# torque calibration does 0 to 60 in 6s

What grade fuel does it require with its turbo engine?

Are the sport trim gonna have that screen..in the toyota build site for the sport trim the screen is smaller

Smaller gas tank 18.2 gals vs 3rd gen 21.1 gals both almost the same MPG’s…more stops at the gas stations.. Plus still NO hood gas struts..my 2001 Toyota Camry came with gas hood struts…why not the 2024 Tacoma? Especially when you see the price you pay.. Amazon sells many brands of hood struts..why? Because Toyota is trying to reduce the cost and save weight?

They should offer v6